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Mark Nawaqanitawase set a finals record with 329 metres in Sydney Roosters' preliminary-final win on Friday. The 26-year-old also made five tackle breaks, scored twice and created Robert Toia's crucial...

NRL News

Tonga's Katoa faces World Cup race

LeagueNews.co14:48, September 26, 202614:50, September 26, 2026

Isaiya Katoa is scheduled for ankle scans on Saturday, with Tonga's World Cup campaign beginning in mid-October. The 22-year-old Dolphins half could miss the tournament if scans show a syndesmosis...

Sydney Roosters

Sydney Roosters weigh Watson concussion exemption

Robbie Hamilton14:40, September 26, 202614:50, September 26, 2026

Sam Walker made an unscathed, record-equalling 27-day return from a syndesmosis injury in the Roosters' 36-20 preliminary-final win over the Dolphins. Connor Watson's place in next Sunday's grand final remains...

New Zealand Warriors

Warriors duo make NSW Cup team

LeagueNews.co14:34, September 26, 202614:50, September 26, 2026

Jye Linnane scored 14 tries in 13 New South Wales Cup appearances after recovering from an ACL injury and switching from his usual position at half to centre. The 21-year-old...

Manly Sea Eagles Sydney Roosters

Sydney Roosters' Cherry-Evans rejects Manly revenge talk

Robbie Hamilton14:02, September 26, 202614:15, September 26, 2026

A 36-20 preliminary-final victory over the Dolphins has put Daly Cherry-Evans one win away from his third grand final. The 37-year-old said he expected a premiership opportunity when he joined...

Newcastle Knights

Bradman Best weighs Newcastle future

Robbie Hamilton13:06, September 26, 202613:10, September 26, 2026

Newcastle's signing of 17-year-old Baxter Best could influence whether his older brother Bradman remains with the Knights. Baxter joined after impressing in the Brisbane Broncos' pathways system, while Bradman says...

Penrith Panthers

Penrith's Isaah Yeo future takes shape

LeagueNews.co12:18, September 26, 202612:25, September 26, 2026

Several Penrith players have already committed to the club's next chapter under Peter Wallace, with Mitch Kenny, Isaiah Papali'i, Thomas Jenkins, Paul Alamoti and Casey McLean signing long-term deals. Now...

Redcliffe Dolphins

Dolphins hail unsung forward Ray Stone

Robbie Hamilton11:32, September 26, 202611:40, September 26, 2026

Ray Stone chose to finish his NRL career to spend more time with his family as his children grew older. "The kids are getting a bit older and I am...

Sydney Roosters

Sydney Roosters' Radley faces ban risk

LeagueNews.co11:28, September 26, 202611:40, September 26, 2026

The Roosters beat the Dolphins 36-20 in Friday's preliminary final. The NRL match review committee cleared Victor Radley for next Sunday's Grand Final with a $3,000 early-plea fine for Grade...

Cronulla Sharks

Cronulla's 'Field of Dreams' shaped Sorensen

Robbie Hamilton11:24, September 26, 202611:25, September 26, 2026

Klint Hoare is now Head of Performance at the Burleigh Bears, after working with NRL match officials for 10 years and serving at the Sharks, Raiders, Titans and Samoan Rugby...

Manly Sea Eagles

Manly's Nathan Brown selected for PM's XIII

LeagueNews.co10:52, September 26, 202611:04, September 26, 2026

Manly's connection to the Prime Minister's XIII dates to 2006, when Brett Stewart and Matt Orford represented the club. Nathan Brown has now been selected for the 2026 Australian men's...

Sydney Roosters

Sydney Roosters weigh Watson exemption bid

Robbie Hamilton10:42, September 26, 202610:49, September 26, 2026

Victor Radley is free to play in the grand final after receiving a $3,000 fine for his hip-drop tackle on Herbie Farnworth. Connor Watson's availability is less certain after he...

Brisbane Broncos

Brisbane Broncos name Clarke performance chief

LeagueNews.co10:38, September 26, 202610:49, September 26, 2026

Brisbane's 2027 changes elevate Dave Pallard to general manager and Troy Thomson to executive general manager. The Broncos have hired Jon Clarke from Manly as head of performance, after he...

NRL News

Hastings Mile revives Melody Belle memories

Robbie Hamilton10:30, September 26, 202610:37, September 26, 2026

The Gr.1 Howden Insurance Mile (1600m) returns to Hastings on Saturday after a two-year hiatus, following track repairs prompted by a first-race slip. Fortuna Racing's John Galvin welcomes the return...

South Sydney Rabbitohs

South Sydney skipper Murray sets standard

LeagueNews.co10:20, September 26, 202610:35, September 26, 2026

Cameron Murray's round 26 display against the Gold Coast Titans featured two tries, two assists and three line breaks. He also ran for 178 metres and made 42 tackles as...

Sydney Roosters

Sydney Roosters' Nawaqanitawase conjures magic

Robbie Hamilton9:36, September 26, 20269:40, September 26, 2026

Trent Robinson said the NRL will miss Mark Nawaqanitawase after the winger helped the Sydney Roosters reach the grand final. The Roosters beat the Dolphins 36-20 in Friday's preliminary final...

Canterbury Bulldogs

Canterbury's Burton set for free agency

LeagueNews.co9:32, September 26, 20269:40, September 26, 2026

Matt Burton has played three State of Origin matches for NSW and made five Test appearances for Australia, including the Kangaroos' 2022 World Cup campaign in England. The Canterbury-Bankstown centre...

Sydney Roosters

Sydney Roosters' departing winger steals spotlight

Robbie Hamilton8:46, September 26, 20269:00, September 26, 2026

Mark Nawaqanitawase has become only the second Roosters first-grader to score at least 20 tries in consecutive seasons across the club's 118-year history. The 2025 Ken Irvine Medal winner reached...

Penrith Panthers

Penrith's Jack Cole's unlikely finals rise

LeagueNews.co8:42, September 26, 20269:00, September 26, 2026

Cole's Penrith finals chance opened when Nathan Cleary was sin-binned against the Sydney Roosters in week one. At halftime, Cole was thrust into the game's most demanding position to steady...

Redcliffe Dolphins

Dolphins insist they haven't peaked

Robbie Hamilton7:56, September 26, 20268:10, September 26, 2026

George Williams will join the Dolphins as five-eighth, replacing Kodi Nikorima, while several established players depart after the club's first finals campaign. Jamayne Isaako is heading to Melbourne, Ray Stone...

Redcliffe Dolphins

Dolphins' Knowles makes work rate count

LeagueNews.co7:52, September 26, 20267:55, September 26, 2026

Jamal Fogarty ranked among the competition's top five for try assists, recording 23 for Manly-Warringah in 2026 after leaving Canberra. His experience benefited a young Sea Eagles side, although they...

Melbourne Storm

Melbourne Storm face five-week Grant deadline

LeagueNews.co7:02, September 26, 20267:10, September 26, 2026

Melbourne's salary-cap pressure could also affect Cameron Munster, who is expected to enter free agency after the Storm offered him a deal believed to be worth about $750,000 a season...

Sydney Roosters

Sydney Roosters ride Nawaqanitawase magic

Robbie Hamilton6:16, September 26, 20266:30, September 26, 2026

Sam Walker returned 27 days after a syndesmosis injury and orchestrated Sydney Roosters' 36-20 preliminary-final win over the Dolphins. The result sends the Roosters to their first NRL grand final...

Redcliffe Dolphins

Dolphins target another step despite exits

Robbie Hamilton6:04, September 26, 20266:15, September 26, 2026

George Williams will join the Dolphins next season, replacing five-eighth Kodi Nikorima. Their first finals campaign ended Friday with a 36-20 preliminary-final loss to the Sydney Roosters at Suncorp Stadium....